The Gunners lead the way in the Premier League but have faced criticism for their reliance on set-pieces, although the coach claims he has a "massive book of people" who think his team are the "most exciting in Europe".

When it was pointed out that some have criticised Arsenal's approach, Arteta said: "I hear completely the opposite, all around Europe that we are the most exciting team in Europe.

"The most goals, the most clean sheets, the most this. Maybe I have different resources?

"I don't know which people [have said that]. You send me the names, the addresses, and the emails and maybe we can talk, but I can give you a massive book of all the people [who don't think that]."

Arteta's side host Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday (03.02.26) - holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg - and the manager is aware that lifting the trophy could be a catalyst for more silverware.

The Spaniard said: "You work to win many trophies, and the enjoyment that that brings; the confidence, the trust, the belief, and unlock something in you, and then you want more.

"And it's a cycle that you want to repeat constantly, and we still have to do that, and some of them, they've never done it, so it's always a first time.

"But the group is really convinced that we have the ability to do it. We're also very conscious that that's nothing, and we have to work every single day, and that's all we focus on.

"I expect the crowd to be like it's been all season, and the last few seasons, which is with us. We have had some incredible moments together, and tomorrow we have to push all the energy and optimism that we can, and in a few weeks be at Wembley together."